Resolution 286-1994
C0mmissioner A. Earl Cheal
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"94 OCT -7 AlO :3lESOLUTION NO. 286 -1994
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONRQ~COUNTY, FLORIDA NAMING THE COCO PLUM BEACH
PARK l?EPP:~~'I"i IN RECOGNITION AND HONOR OF MR. MIKE
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WHEREAS in 1984, the Coco Plum Property owners
Association, headed by Mr. Mike Chaffee, identified the need
for the preservation of the Coco Plum Beach for public access;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chaffee personally reviewed the ownership of
the subject property and environmental concerns, and presented
that infor~ation to the Board of County Commissioners and the
Land Authority; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Chaffee successfully worked with the Florida
Keys Citizens Coalition and their member organizations in an
attempt to make the public aware of the importance of purchasing
Coco Plum Beach; and
WHEREAS, after the Board of County Commissioners, and in
their capacity as the Land Authority, agreed to purchase the
property in conjunction with the State of Florida, the process
was delayed because of problems with the state and individual lot
owners; and
WHEREAS, during all of the many delays, Mr. Chaffee has
continued to push for the preservation of the Coco Plum Beach
because he earnestly believes in the importance of beach
preservation and to ensure the public has access to the beach.
THEREFORE BE IT RESSOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that it is the desire of
the Board of County Commissioners to recognize the dedication
shown to this project by Mr. Mike Chaffee and do therefore
direct that the Coco Plum property be named the "Coco Plum
Beach Park" in recognition of Mr. Mike Chaffee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 22nd day of Sept. , 1994.
Mayor Jack London yes
Mayor Pro Tern Earl Cheal yes
Commissioner Whilhelmina Harvey yes
Commissioner Shirley Freeman yes
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich yes
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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